Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama

Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 in magnitude struck southern Panama on Friday afternoon, followed by a series of aftershocks. The seismic activity caused building collapses near the epicenters and triggered widespread evacuations throughout the country. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the initial earthquake was felt as far away as neighboring Colombia.

The event remains under assessment as authorities manage the impact of the tremors and subsequent aftershocks. No further details regarding casualties or specific structural damage have been provided beyond the initial reports of collapsed buildings near the epicenter.